Who do I call first for disability services in Santa Barbara County, California?

Start with early intervention (children under 3), your school district's special education office (ages 3–21), and California vocational rehabilitation for employment. This guide points to the right front door for Santa Barbara County.

Is help available in Spanish in Santa Barbara County?

Yes. This Santa Barbara County guide includes Spanish-language support, and most California agencies provide interpretation on request.

What should I do in a disability-related crisis in Santa Barbara County?

For an immediate emergency call 911. For mental health crisis support call or text 988 (the Suicide & Crisis Lifeline), available 24/7. This page also lists local crisis resources where available.

Disability Services in Santa Barbara County, California

A free, plain-language guide to disability services in Santa Barbara County, California. Find who to call first for early intervention, special education, Medicaid waivers, transition planning, employment supports, and crisis help, with Spanish-language support. Always call to confirm details, which can change.

Services covered in Santa Barbara County

Early intervention (under 3) and special education / IEPs (ages 3–21)
Medicaid waivers and home- and community-based services
Vocational rehabilitation and supported employment
Transition planning, guardianship, and benefits
Crisis support: 911 for emergencies, 988 for mental health crisis

Local organizations in Santa Barbara County

Disability-related organizations on file with an address in Santa Barbara County. Details change, so always call to confirm before you visit.

Access Central Coast - Main Office ((805) 963-0595, Santa Barbara)
Access Central Coast - Santa Maria ((805) 925-0015, Santa Maria)
Project SEARCH — Rosewood Miramar Beach (Montecito). One-year school-to-work transition program for young adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities, hosted at
The Arc of California. State chapter of The Arc — advocacy, family support, and connections to local chapters for people with intellectual and
Behavioral Wellness — South County Crisis Services (805-884-6850, Santa Barbara)
Casa Pacifica — Santa Barbara Office (805-319-7530, Santa Barbara)
Childrens Mental Health Services (805-737-6600, Lompoc)
Lompoc Adult Mental Health Services (805-737-6690, Lompoc)
American Indian Health & Services (805-681-7356 x222, Santa Barbara)
American Indian Health and Services Carpinteria Dental (805-696-1002, Carpinteria)
Bridgehouse- Lompoc (805-737-9443, Lompoc)
CHC - Mobile Dental 2 (805-346-3913, Santa Maria)
Cliff Drive Care Center Inc (SANTA BARBARA)
Santa Barbara County Special Education (Santa Barbara)
4 Kids 2 Kids (805-340-3517, CARPINTERIA). Youth residential (behavioral)
Access Central Coast (805-963-0595, SANTA BARBARA). Case management / support coordination
Admhs (805-681-5450, SANTA BARBARA). Behavioral health agency
Aegis Treatment Centers (805-964-4795, SANTA BARBARA). Behavioral health agency
Assisted Home Health (805-569-2000, SANTA BARBARA)
Dignity Health Home Health (805-739-3830, SANTA MARIA)
Superior Home Health (805-430-8767, LOMPOC)
Vna Health (805-965-5555, SANTA BARBARA)
Bos Medical Transportation Llc (805-391-7495, SANTA BARBARA). Medical & accessible transport
Care Connection Transport Services, Llc (805-934-0592, SANTA MARIA). Medical & accessible transport

Statewide programs serving Santa Barbara County

These serve every county in California, including Santa Barbara County.

Center for Excellence in Developmental Disabilities, UC Davis MIND Institute. University center on disabilities (UCEDD)
UCLA Tarjan Center. University center on disabilities (UCEDD)
USC UCEDD at Children's Hospital Los Angeles. University center on disabilities (UCEDD)
Disability Rights California (800-776-5746). Protection & Advocacy: free disability rights legal help
State Council on Developmental Disabilities ((916) 322-8481). State Council on Developmental Disabilities
Ability Tools ((800) 390-2699). State assistive technology program: device loans, demos & reuse

Other counties in California

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